Top History Podcasts – Apple Podcasts

Empire: World History

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Empire: World History

Goalhanger
The Rest Is History

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The Rest Is History

Goalhanger
Josh Johnson's Compendium

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Josh Johnson's Compendium

Josh Johnson
Biography

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Biography

NOISER
Right Answers Mostly

5

Right Answers Mostly

Claire Donald & Tess Bellomo
In Our Time

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In Our Time

BBC Radio 4
Dan Snow's History Hit

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Dan Snow's History Hit

History Hit

8 hr ago

Hannibal: Rome’s Worst Enemy

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Arif HodzicWritten By: Jo Steer Explore the history of Hannibal, the Carthaginian commander who caused Rome to tremble. Includes mentions of: Politics, Political Violence, Animals, Horses, Roman Empire #History #Sleep #Hannibal #Rome #Carthage #Empire About Sleepy HistoryExplore history's most intriguing stories, people, places, events, and mysteries, delivered in a supremely calming atmosphere. If you struggle to fall asleep and you have a curious mind, Sleepy History is the perfect bedtime companion. Our stories will gently grasp your attention, pulling your mind away from any racing thoughts, making room for the soothing music and calming narration to guide you into a peaceful sleep. Want to enjoy Sleepy History ad-free? Start your 7-day free trial of Sleepy History Premium: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sleepyhistory.supercast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Have feedback or an episode request? Let us know at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠slumberstudios.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sleepy History is a production of Slumber Studios. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.slumberstudios.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 day ago

The Charge of the Light Brigade: The Tsar’s Terrible Siege (Part 2)

Who was Baron Raglan, the commander of Britain’s forces sent to fight in the Crimea? Why did Lords Cardigan and Lucan, key players in the cavalry, loathe each other, and what did this mean for their troops? And, what happened when the Russians marched on the Turkish base of Silistria? Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the siege of Silistria, the early disastrous forays of the British army in the Crimea, and Lord Cardigan’s volatile disobediences… Give The Rest Is History Club this Christmas + free T-shirt! Treat yourself or a fellow fan to a membership: bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to series, newsletters, and more. To read our new newsletter, sign up at: ⁠⁠therestishistory.com/newsletters⁠⁠ Advertise with us: ⁠Partnerships@goalhanger.com⁠ _______ Sign up to Revolut at revolut.com/trih and get £20 when you spend. 18+, end date 30/06/2027 and promotion T&C's apply. Revpoints T&C's apply. _______ Check out Ask the Archives at ask-the-archives.com and get started with Claude at Claude.ai/restishistory _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editors: Jack Meek, Harry Swan + Adam Thornton Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude Senior Producer: Callum Hill Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
14 Oct

King Arthur: Lancelot and the Round Table (Part 2)

Who was the real Lancelot, King Arthur’s dashing love rival from the Arthurian legends? Was he the first medieval knight? How would his relationship with Queen Guinevere come to shape romance and chivalry for centuries to come? And, was there a historical Camelot…? Join Tom and Dominic as they divulge the tantalising true stories behind Sir Lancelot, Guinevere, and the Knights of the Round Table. Join The Rest Is History Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at the⁠⁠restishistory.com⁠⁠. To read our new newsletter, sign up at: ⁠⁠therestishistory.com/newsletters⁠⁠ _______ Advertise with us: ⁠Partnerships@goalhanger.com⁠ _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editors: Jack Meek, Harry Swan + Adam Thornton Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude Senior Producer: Callum Hill Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 day ago

How Rasputin Destroyed the Romanovs with Anthony Beevor

How did a Siberian mystic catalyse the downfall of the 300-year-old Russian Empire? In an era defined by brutal industrialisation and the butchery of World War I, Russia's isolated autocracy was collapsing from the inside out. Bound to the royal family by the agonising secret of Tsarevich Alexei’s illness, the mysterious monk Grigori Rasputin became the court's ultimate pariah and the people’s chief villain. Dan Snow is joined by renowned historian Sir Antony Beevor, author of 'Rasputin: And the Downfall of the Romanovs', to investigate Rasputin and the scandalous twilight of the House of Romanov. Produced by James Hickmann and edited by Matthew Wilson and Dougal Patmore. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://bit.ly/4iTFm3x. You can also email the podcast directly at ds.hh@historyhit.com. Dan Snow's History Hit is a History Hit podcast. History Hit is part of Little Dot Studios, a Certified B Corp™. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31 Aug

(SNEAK PEEK) Marilyn Monroe: The Final Chapter, The Kennedys & The Conspiracies

In the final chapter of Marilyn Month, we’re covering the last years of Marilyn Monroe’s life and the mystery that still surrounds her death more than 60 years later. From her divorce from Arthur Miller and buying a home of her own, to her rumored relationships with the Kennedys and the infamous “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” performance at Madison Square Garden. We’re also getting into Marilyn’s final photo shoots, her last days, and what we know about the night she died. Then, we’re breaking down the conspiracy theories that have followed her death for decades: the Kennedys, the conflicting timelines, the unanswered questions, and what we actually believe happened. Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo Follow us on social media, buy merch, and more⁠ HERE! ⁠ Join our PREMIUM CHANNEL HERE Sources: Marilyn Monroe: The Biography , The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes , Vanity Fair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
23 Aug

The Troubles: Return of the IRA (Part 3)

What was the Provisional IRA, and why did they return to the fray at the high point of The Troubles in Northern Ireland? How did a series of bloody battles, including the Short Strand Battle, brutally intensify tensions between the British Army and Catholic communities? And, how did the conflict spiral into attacks on civilians…? Join Dominic and Tom as they discuss the violent escalation of The Troubles. *The Rest Is History LIVE: The Ultimate Victorian Adventure* The maddest expedition in history and it’s NEVER been heard before on the show: join Tom Holland & Dominic Sandbrook LIVE at the Southbank as they tell the bonkers story of Queen Victoria ordering one of history’s most daring assignments ever. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tickets available for Friday 4th September⁠⁠⁠⁠, the Saturday show is SOLD OUT. _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editors: Jack Meek, Harry Swan + Adam Thornton Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude Senior Producer: Callum Hill Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 day ago · Video

Everything You Know About Cowboys Is Wrong

The Wild West you picture (red buttes, a lone hero, a squinting gunslinger in a poncho) was mostly made up for the cameras. Connor Tomlinson, a lifelong Western fan, finds out how much of what he loves was staged. Carter Roy walks us through three fakes that built the Wild West: The landscape. In 1938, a broke trading-post owner drove to Hollywood with $60 and a folder of photos. Because of that trip, one valley on the Navajo Nation stood in for Texas, Kansas, Tombstone and the whole frontier for decades. The legend. High Noon is the most celebrated Western ever made, and it was secretly about the Hollywood blacklist. Its writer was blacklisted while he wrote it. John Wayne called it “un-American,” and it went on to become a favorite of presidents. The cowboy himself. The movie that invented the modern cowboy had an Italian director, a Spanish desert, German money, a Japanese story, and a TV actor nobody else wanted, all sold under fake American names. Which fake did the most to build the West in your head? New episodes every Wednesday. Head over to our What the Fact YouTube channel to WATCH this episode: https://www.youtube.com/@WhatTheFactPod If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow What the Fact to never miss an episode! What the Fact is a Rewind Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Follow us on Social Instagram: @RewindStudiosTikTok: @RewindStudios What the Fact is hosted by Connor Tomlinson & Carter Roy Instagram: @connortomlinson5 | @carterproyHead over to our What the Fact YouTube channel to WATCH this episode: https://www.youtube.com/@WhatTheFactPod If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow What the Fact to never miss an episode! What the Fact is a Rewind Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Follow us on Social Instagram: @RewindStudiosTikTok: @RewindStudios What the Fact is hosted by Connor Tomlinson & Carter Roy Instagram: @connortomlinson5 | @carterproy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 1, Episode 2

Genius, Right?

A single stamp coupon sets Charles Ponzi on a path to fortune—and disaster. With time running out, he seizes on an idea so audacious he doesn’t stop to ask if it’s legal, sustainable, or even possible. As doubt creeps in, there’s only one option left: double down. Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story is an Apple Original podcast, produced by AT WILL MEDIA. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts. http://apple.co/EasyMoney
Season 1, Episode 1

Give the People What They Want

Unemployed, pushing forty, and running out of options, Charles Ponzi makes a bold decision—he’s going to get rich no matter the cost. It’s a gamble that will test his marriage, upend his life, and send shock waves through Boston—and eventually, the world. Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story is an Apple Original podcast, produced by AT WILL MEDIA. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts. http://apple.co/EasyMoney
11 Oct

King Arthur: The Once & Future King (Part 1)

What is the historical truth behind the tales of King Arthur, Britain’s greatest myth? When did these stories begin, and with whom? And, is Arthur’s apocalyptic last battle based on an English historical reality from the 15th century? Join Tom and Dominic as they launch into one of the greatest historical mysteries of all time, and discover the truth behind the legends of King Arthur. Join The Rest Is History Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at the⁠⁠restishistory.com⁠⁠. To read our new newsletter, sign up at: ⁠⁠therestishistory.com/newsletters⁠⁠ _______ This episode is sponsored by Anthropic, the team behind Claude. Try Claude for free today at http://Claude.ai/restishistory. _______ Advertise with us: ⁠Partnerships@goalhanger.com⁠ _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editors: Jack Meek, Harry Swan + Adam Thornton Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude Senior Producer: Callum Hill Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices